Son Volt 'Arresting' (NY Times) On 'American Central Dust'

Nashville, TN (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - Critical kudos continue to roll in for Son Volt's new album 'American Central Dust,' out this week on Rounder. Here's what we've been hearing:

'A lovely, cohesive song cycle that's as tonic as it is accessible.'
-Bill Friskics-Warren, Washington Post

''When the Wheels Don't Move,' adopts the tone of a Depression-era rabble-rouser, with arresting results.'
-Nate Chinen, New York Times

'Finds Farrar at his absolute songwriting peak.'
-William Levith, American Songwriter (4-stars)

Farrar is 'an eloquent, thought-provoking dude, whether describing a true-life nautical disaster ('Sultana'), lamenting industrial America's decline ('When the Wheels Don't Move') or pondering mortality via Keith Richards ('Cocaine and Ashes').'
-Jon Young, Spin

"Jay Farrar's voice is mesmerizing.... This could be the best Son Volt record since 1995's 'Trace.''
-Michael Corcoran, Austin American Statesman

''American Central Dust' still reaffirms Son Volt's pinnacle atop today's American roots rockers.'
-Jim Caligiuri, Austin Chronicle

'Brings Farrar back to simpler, sturdy and ultimately more powerful ground.'
-Aaron Kayce, Relix

Also check out Jay Farrar talking to the Wall Street Journal about some of the album's key tracks:
https://tinyurl.com/SonVolt-WSJ
For more on the new album and tour dates:
https://www.shorefire.com/clients/sonvolt